Human Resource Specialist

Location: Eureka, CA
Pay: $23.66/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Temporary Assignment Through December 7, 2026

Human Resource Specialist Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Human Resource Specialist to support a well-respected local nonprofit organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional with a background in human resources, payroll, accounts payable, and benefits administration who enjoys a fast-paced environment and making a positive impact within the community.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality while supporting both Human Resources and Finance functions.

What You Will Do

• Support recruitment efforts, including posting job announcements, coordinating hiring activities, conducting reference checks, and assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare employment correspondence, including offer letters, rejection letters, and employment verification documents.
• Assist employees with questions regarding benefits, retirement plans, and HR-related policies.
• Perform benefits administration tasks, including enrollments, changes, updates, and monthly audits.
• Provide administrative support to management by preparing reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations, and other business documents.
• Respond to inquiries regarding personnel, purchasing, insurance, facilities, and agency operations.
• Maintain confidential personnel and organizational records.
• Support Finance operations with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll functions, deposits, credit card reconciliations, EFT processing, and timesheet administration.
• Enter and maintain information in agency databases and generate reports as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, special events, and training sessions.
• Assist with agency audits, annual reporting, strategic planning documents, and policy updates.
• Provide backup support for office operations, facilities coordination, technology equipment, and agency vehicles.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing complex and confidential administrative support.
• Previous experience in Human Resources, including employee documentation and HR processes.
• Experience supporting finance functions, including Accounts Payable and payroll processing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends, or early mornings as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay at $23.66 per hour
• Full-time schedule
• Meaningful work supporting a local nonprofit organization
• Opportunity to gain valuable HR and Finance experience
• Assignment expected to continue through December 7, 2026

Apply Today!

For immediate consideration, submit your application with Express Employment Professionals. We are interviewing qualified candidates now.